Abnormally low temperatures in Ukraine have affected fighting on the front and slowed down the Russian occupiers' attempts to advance, said Danylo Melnikov, head of the communications department of the third separate assault brigade, on the air of the Kyiv24 TV channel.
According to him, the severe frost complicates the enemy's actions and reduces the pace of offensive attempts. At the same time, the military officer emphasized that the cold cannot be considered an advantage or a "respite" for the Ukrainian side, since the weather conditions are equally difficult for both armies.
Melnikov stressed that the situation remains particularly difficult directly on the front line. With temperatures around minus 20 degrees, Ukrainian military personnel are forced to hold their defenses in conditions where it is often impossible to build deep trenches or provide full heating of positions. According to him, these conditions are a serious test for personnel on the contact line.
Fighting continues in other areas as the cold weather sets in. Analysts say Ukrainian forces have retaken their positions in Kupyansk, taking control of a large part of the city that was previously in the so-called "gray" and "red" zones. Russian troops, however, continue to hold positions in the northern part of the city.
At the same time, the enemy has had some tactical successes in the Donetsk region. In particular, Russian units have advanced near Udachny and Hryshynye, as well as in the southern part of the region controlled by Ukraine. The occupiers have also recorded advances in the Pryvilny area, which is located in the direction of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration.
The situation on the front remains tense, and weather conditions only add to the difficulties for both defense and offensive actions of both sides.
